Electrical Test Data Steward

Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in Specialty Services (TETS), Testing and Commissioning (TET), Transmission Engineering (TE), Transmission Services (T). Power regional grid reliability! We seek an Electrical Test Data Steward to lead critical data management workflows, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize technical records supporting substation engineering and field operations.

Duties

Power the Grid of Tomorrow: Lead Data Excellence at Bonneville Power Administration At the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), our mission is to deliver reliable, clean, and sustainable energy to millions of people across the Pacific Northwest while protecting the environment and stewarding critical energy infrastructure. As an Electrical Test Data Steward (GS-12), you will sit at the vital intersection of engineering, cybersecurity, and data strategy. You will serve as the primary authority managing substation testing data, energization records, and engineering revision workflows-ensuring the technical data powering our electric grid is seamless, secure, and reliable. If you are a data leader or technical analyst passionate about building resilient data systems, streamlining engineering workflows, and driving operational excellence, this position offers a high-impact platform to advance your career. Key Responsibilities & Core Duties Drive High-Impact Data Analytics & Strategic Insights: Serve as the primary technical expert for substation testing and energization data. You will analyze complex technical submissions, develop statistical reports, and transform raw field data into clear, actionable intelligence that empowers leadership to make informed grid operations and investment decisions. Modernize & Streamline Engineering Record Workflows: Oversee the end-to-end management of engineering Record Revision (RR) packages and substation technical updates. You will optimize digital SharePoint workflows, coordinate with CAD design teams to align work orders and timekeeping, and resolve technical issues with external engineering contractors to keep major grid projects moving forward efficiently. Safeguard Cybersecurity & Regulatory Compliance: Protect vital power infrastructure by ensuring all equipment testing and removal processes meet rigorous North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) regulatory standards. You will verify critical cyber asset safety protocols and audit data submissions to eliminate compliance risks. Champion Asset Lifecycle Standards & Data Governance: Act as the organization's primary champion for asset data lifecycle strategy. You will establish standard data practices, align field testing reports with central asset management systems, and ensure that attribute data across all physical substation equipment remains accurate from installation to decommissioning. Lead Cross-Functional Alignment & Service Level Agreements (SLAs): Serve as the core liaison between field engineers, technical managers, and business controls teams. You will manage service request tracking systems, troubleshoot data discrepancies, and ensure key internal groups meet agreed-upon Service Level Agreements for data archiving and reporting. Empower Technical Teams Through Training & Process Improvement: Identify operational gaps, propose modernized solutions, and update technical data forms to keep pace with industry shifts. You will design and conduct engaging training programs for field staff, technicians, and engineering teams to build data capability and standardize best practices across the organization.

Requirements

In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully. Key Requirements: You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. You will be required to report in person to the official duty location. Conditions of Employment: A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Qualifications and evaluation

Category Rating Procedure: You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, your resume, supporting documentation, and questionnaire/assessment responses will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your responses to the USA Hire Competency Based rating assessment(s) will be evaluated and you will be placed into one of three predefined quality categories. These categories are Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified. Application of Veterans' Preference: If you are a preference eligible candidate, you will be listed at the top of whichever quality category your rating places you in. Preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or above (or equivalent). Career Transition Assistance Programs (CTAP): To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as scoring 85.0 or higher. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (08/28/2026) of this announcement. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13039528 USAHire: To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/account. To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation. You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date. After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder. If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can reuse the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the "Track my application" link for the corresponding application. You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://login.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes: Your two (2) page RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). Information on how to create a federal resume https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/account/documents/resume Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume. Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement. Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements. Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable, DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; current active duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter. For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center & OPM CHCOC website for VOW information. Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition. Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

Additional information

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